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In the news1576–1586
Plague hits Chambéry
Between 1576 and 1586, a plague outbreak struck Chambéry and the Petit Bugey region, severely impacting the local population.
Victor Amadeus I of Savoy
Turin, 8 May 1587 – Vercelli, 7 Oct 1637
10 facts3 sources
Facts and their sources
- Born8 May 1587, Turinnot verified1 source
- Titlemonarchor Duke of Savoy, 1630–1637not verified1 source
- TitleDuke of Savoy, 1630–1637or monarchnot verified1 source
- Died7 Oct 1637, Vercellinot verified1 source
A life in time
8 May 1587
Born in Turin
1629–1636
6 children are born
1630–1637
Duke of Savoy
7 Oct 1637
Dies in Vercelli, aged 50
Family
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Partner
Children · 6
During his lifetime
He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Turin.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1580s · Victor is born in Turin
At the table
Introduction of liquid chocolate to society
In 1587, Duke Emanuele Filiberto introduced liquid chocolate to society in honor of moving the capital from Chambéry to Turin.
What people wore
Heavy Fines for Illegal Fashion Choices
In some Italian cities, violating sumptuary laws by wearing forbidden luxurious clothing could result in a heavy fine of 25 scudi.
Getting around
Travel was primarily on foot
For the vast majority of people in the Duchy of Savoy, traveling meant going on foot, as they lacked the means for other forms of transport.
What it cost
Wheat price surge in Parma
The controlled price of wheat in Parma's public market surged from 117.18 soldi in 1588 to a peak of 402 soldi per unit in 1592 during a severe subsistence crisis.
Music
The Popular Pavane Dance
The solemn, slow-moving pavane was a popular dance used by nobles for grand entries and festivities, often accompanied by drums, oboes, trombones, and violins.
Daily life
Languages used in everyday life
Franco-Provencal was the language of everyday activities and family life for most people, while French was used by the highest classes.